I have known Tricia since the day she was born. Funny thing though, although I'm older, she has, for most of our lives, bossed me around. I can't even count how many times she bribed me to do something for her with the promise, "I'll let you be my best friend...". I fell for it every time - hook, line and sinker.
Tricia and her sister Shawna have been my sister and my best friends for most of our lives (we've had our moments). We all shared a bedroom when our parents divorced. We spent our weekends together choreographing dances to "We are Family" and other beloved disco songs of the 1970s. We spent a memorable summer in Hawaii together as little girls. We saw "Grease" together for the first time as well as "Can't Buy Me Love". We loved McDreamy when he couldn't even buy love!
Tricia was the first person to comfort me when my heart and engagement were broken oh so many years ago.
She'll tell you that my sister and I inspired her to join Weight Watchers and change her life. Truth be told, she didn't need us to inspire her. She is herself an inspiration. When you read her blog, you'll quickly agree. What I've always loved about Trish is her stick-to-it-tiveness. When she decides to do something, she's all in. Kinda like when she promises to let you be her best friend.
I love her and am so proud of what she has accomplished so far and look forward to following in her weight loss success. To date, she's lost close to 30 pounds!
I'm especially looking forward to taking another picture together.
If she does, I'll let her be my best friend.
7 comments:
Leslie... isn't losing weight after 35 just the biggest PAIN??? I can't believe I haven't checked your 40 before 40 list before now... I LOVE JIM BRICKMAN, so if he comes in concert, PICK ME :) I have his piano music if that is an acceptable substitute for a concert :)
I heart your whole being! You are the "Best" even though I do say so myself! XXXOOOXXX
my eyes are brimming with tears!
Like all things we did, we were "co-conspirators"! Supporting each other in laughs and tears.
We make a great bunch!
xoxo
Leslie, I'm glad you're blessed with such good friends.
Totally bawling, my Leslie!! Wow, thank you for that. Thank you for being my "best friend" for all these years. I will always be there for you no matter the distance just like I know you will always be there for me. And yes we will definitely be taking a new picture when we accomplish our goals. And there is nothing we can't do when we have the four of us (you, Angelina Cocapina, Shawnzie and myself) supporting and encouraging each other. Love you bunches!!
And remember....any loss is a good loss. Or even if it's just not a gain. Yep, that's it...not a gain is the best. And you surpassed the best!! Go Leslie!!
Congrats on the loss, Leslie. Never think it should have been more. A loss is still on track, and you're doing great!
And congrats on having so many wonderful best friends. Thanks for introducing us to Tricia. She sounds delightful!
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